Bristol Street road, water and sewer construction

Edinburgh Road to Wellington Street West

Aging water and sewer pipes under the Bristol Street roadway need to be replaced. The City’s construction plans include the replacement of sanitary sewer (wastewater), storm sewer and water pipes, curb and gutter, and driveway aprons.

Traffic calming improvements include:

bike lanes,

90 degree intersection realignment at Glasgow and Fountain streets,

road narrowing between Yorkshire and Essex streets,

curb narrowing (bump-outs) at Surrey and Wellington streets, and

restricted on-street parking on the north side of Bristol

Construction resumes March 15, 2018

Edinburgh Road to Essex Street

Work on Bristol Street between Raymond Street to Holliday Street was completed in 2017. This work was to the replace underground infrastructure.

Essex Street to Wellington Street West

As of March 15, Bristol Street will be closed from Essex Street to Wellington Street West with limited local access for the replacement of underground water and sewer pipes. Construction will take about seven months to complete, finishing in September 2018.

Public meetings

The City hosts open houses to provide detailed project information to interested stakeholders. Open houses notices are posted in the Latest Updates section below. Open house materials will be available online following the event.

The Cycling Master Plan is a 10-year strategy to make cycling easier, safer and more accessible in Guelph by building a connected network of on– and off-road bike facilities throughout Guelph. It is part of the City of Guelph’s efforts to support sustainable transportation, relieve traffic congestion, and make mobility accessible to all road users including public transit, cycling, pedestrians and vehicles.

The City of Guelph appreciates your patience and understanding as we complete this important infrastructure project.